Preliminary Hearings – Traffic Commissioner
We represent operators called to preliminary hearings with the Traffic Commissioner and senior team leader (STL) interviews.
A preliminary hearing is a chance to put to rest any concerns that the Commissioner may have with your operation without the matter escalating to a full Public Inquiry.
Our lawyers will work closely with you before your hearing to gather evidence and to address any areas of concern. We will represent you at your preliminary hearing and help you to present you case.
If you have an upcoming STL interview, we will help you to prepare for it and accompany you to the meeting to present you evidence.
Reasons to be called to a Preliminary Hearing
The Traffic Commissioner preliminary hearings take place when there are concerns over the way you manage your transport business. Common reasons can include:
- a poor MOT pass rate or OCRS score
- maintenance or drivers hours problems or prohibitions
- a failure to notify a change of maintenance provider or company director
- lack of financial standing
- tachograph infringements
Sometimes the Traffic Commissioner will call a preliminary hearing following a DVSA investigation. However, they can also arise from an unsatisfactory desk-based assessment by the Remote Enforcement Office (REO).
Whatever the reason, our transport lawyers can help.
Senior Team Leader Interviews
An STL interview is a meeting with a senior team leader from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. It will typically be held if there are concerns that require an explanation but cannot easily be dealt with through correspondence.
We can advise you on appropriate assurances and undertakings that can be offered to allay the Commissioner’s concerns.
Our Approach
Whether you have a preliminary hearing or a senior team leader interview coming up, our team can help. We will work closely with your business to address concerns and resolve problems. Whilst we do not believe in taking an unnecessarily antagonistic approach, we will always examine all options to get you the best outcome possible. We provide free initial consultations and offer fixed fees. Speak to one of our transport lawyers today on 01159106218 or email transportlaw@rotheras.co.uk
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Posted 27 January 2020
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Posted 27 January 2020
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Posted 4 February 2020
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Partner
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Partner & Head of Family
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Head of Personal Injury
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Partner
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Partner
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Partner
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Partner
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Partner
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Partner & Head of Commercial Property
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Partner & Head of Wills and Probate
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Greg Tring
Partner
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Michelle Young
Partner & Head of Residential Property
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Greg Almond
Senior Associate
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Head of IT
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Senior Associate
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Nelissa Hicks
Senior Associate
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Recoveries Manager
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Jo Walchester
Head of Marketing & Business Development
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Tony Woodward
Head of Operations
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Natalie Abbott
Associate Solicitor
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Rebecca Green
Associate Chartered Legal Executive
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Sally Hartland
Associate Solicitor
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Petra Lewis-Feast
Associate Solicitor
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Lucy Pettitt
Associate
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Eleanor Robinson
Associate Solicitor
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Sarah Soo
Associate Solicitor
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Ruth Tyas
Associate Solicitor
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Jason Waghorne
Associate Solicitor
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Associate Solicitor
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Olivia Maginn
Barrister
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Emma Adcock
Solicitor
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James Briggs
Associate Solicitor
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Adam Cotterill
Solicitor
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Solicitor
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Rebecca Lister
Solicitor
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Fiona Moore
Associate Solicitor
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Chris Powell
Associate Solicitor
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Luke Smith
Solicitor
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Kate Barry
Conveyancing Solicitor
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Chris Bradshaw
Senior Paralegal
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Kerry Brown
Chartered Legal Executive
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Sue Dutton
Legal Executive
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Kerry Redfern
Chartered Legal Executive
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Alison Richardson
Legal Executive
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Lindsey Richmond
Chartered Legal Executive
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Chloe Smart
Licensed Conveyancer
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Joanne Derbyshire
Trainee Solicitor
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Jasmine Jackson
Trainee Solicitor
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Joshua Morley
Trainee Solicitor
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Christina Peck
Trainee Solicitor
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Solicitor
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Trainee Solicitor
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Conveyancing Department Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Anna Guy
Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Michelle Kingston
Paralegal
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Paralegal
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Grace Millward
Paralegal
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Millie Moreton
Paralegal
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Sue Radford
Paralegal
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Ellie Robinson
Senior Paralegal
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Beccy Rodham
Paralegal
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Holly Setchfield
Paralegal
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Elizabeth Shaw
Paralegal
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Susan White
Paralegal
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